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File Description: This information sheet provides readers with an overview of Access Alliance - who we are, what we are doing, why we are doing it and when we plan to be finished. <strong><em><font size="3">
<p>Access Alliance is undertaking a significant project to upgrade sections of the Great Northern Highway in Western Australia&rsquo;s Wheatbelt Region as part of Main Roads&rsquo; overall upgrade program. </p>
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<p>Great Northern Highway is a major service corridor for the agricultural, pastoral and mining industries. It is part of the AusLink National Network linking Perth with Darwin and often carrys over-size loads such as mining machinery. </p>
<p>Sections of the Highway between Muchea and Bindi Bindi are inadequate for current and future traffic volumes, with many sections being narrrow, with a winding geometry and low visibility crests. Other safety issues include poor pavement condition, limited overtaking opportunities and in some places large trees dangerously close to the traffic lanes. </p>
<p>These issues make it hazardous for the many trucks carrying stock and goods between Perth and locations to the north, particularly the resource sector in the Pilbara region. </p>
<p>The Australian Commonwealth Government and the Western Australian State Government have committed approximately $100 million to undertake the upgrade works which will greatly improve the safety and efficiency of the Highway. </p>
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<p>Works Overview </p>
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<p>Access Alliance will upgrade approximately 60km of Great Northern Highway between December 2007 and February 2010. Works include: </p>
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<p>Increasing road seal width in upgrade areas to meet current and future traffic requirements </p>
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<p>Lowering selected hill crests to increase length of vision and improve safety </p>
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<p>Realigning sections and adding passing lanes to reduce travel time and improve safety </p>
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<p>Upgrading selected side road intersections and driveway locations to improve visibility and safety </p>
<p>Improving road drainage </p>
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<p>Minimising the extent of vegetation clearing and re-establishing vegetation to offset losses </p>
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<p>Installing and relocating services to accommodate road works as required </p>
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<p>Upgrading the Great Northern Highway, Brand Highway, Muchea East Road intersection to improve safety and cater for the anticipated increase in traffic and vehicle size following the opening of the new Livestock Centre established on Muchea East Road. </p>
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<p>Improving traffic flows for vehicles entering and exiting the Chittering Roadhouse through the addition of turning pockets and an acceleration lane. </p>
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